AOD Software was ranked the largest long-term care software firm in a recent compilation announced by Inc. magazine. AOD came in at number 219 among software firms nationwide. “AOD is an innovative...
Few spots remain for NIC Conference
Sep 07, 2010
Less than 50 spots are still available for this year’s National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) Conference. The deal-making event will be held in Chicago from Sept....
ATMOS wound therapy systems can be purchased via Direct Supply
Sep 07, 2010
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings has announced a unique partnership with ATMOS Inc. Under the arrangement, providers can purchase (rather than rent) ATMOS negative pressure wound therapy systems....
Omnicare sees business swap as right prescription
Sep 07, 2010
Omnicare Inc. announced it will trade its home infusion business to Walgreen Co. In exchange, Omnicare will acquire the drugstore chain’s long-term care pharmacy business. Omnicare’s Interim...
Avoidable medical injuries cost almost $20 billion: report
Aug 17, 2010
Preventable medical mishaps cost the U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008, according to a study commissioned by the Society of Actuaries. Errors related to pressure ulcers were the most expensive, with an...
Press Ganey receives Premier contracts
Aug 04, 2010
Press Ganey has been awarded contracts by the group purchasing unit of Premier Inc. Press-Ganey will help measure and improve satisfaction and engagement among patients, employees and physicians at Premier’s...
Upstairs Solutions and AIS Inc. team up to prepare providers for the MDS 3.0
Jul 06, 2010
Upstairs Solutions and AIS Inc. jointly announced a partnership to help skilled nursing facilities deliver MDS 3.0 and RUG IV training. The partnership enables Upstairs Solutions to offer AIS’s MDS...
ULURU Inc. exhibits Altrazeal at WOCN
Jun 22, 2010
ULURU Inc. announced that six posters detailing clinical experience using Altrazeal Transforming Powder Dressing were presented at the 2010 Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society conference. “We...
Gentiva buys Odyssey for $1 billion
May 24, 2010
Gentiva Health Services has purchased rival Odyssey HealthCare Inc. for about $1 billion. The acquisition will make Gentiva a preeminent home care and hospice care firm. Gentiva offers a wide range of...
KCI to release portable negative pressure system
May 04, 2010
Kinetic Concepts Inc. announced plans to release the VAC Via, a mobile version of its negative pressure wound healing system. Its single-click functionality makes training and treatment easier than ever.